Time for Slack
In-chat time tracking and reporting bot for Slack workspaces. Enables teams to track time, log hours, and generate reports directly within Slack conversations without switching to external time tracking applications, streamlining workflow for Slack-centric teams.
Last updated: 2026-03-16 01:08
Overview
Time for Slack (Timebot) is a dedicated time tracking solution that operates entirely within Slack, providing comprehensive time tracking, reporting, and project management capabilities through conversational commands and slash commands.
Features
- In-Chat Time Tracking: Track time without leaving Slack
- Conversational Interface: Natural language commands for logging time
- Project Assignment: Categorize time by project, client, or task
- Timer Functionality: Start/stop timers for real-time tracking
- Manual Time Entry: Log past hours retroactively
- Reporting: Generate time reports directly in Slack
- Export Capabilities: Export data for billing and payroll
- Team Visibility: Managers can view team time entries
- Integrations: Connect with project management and invoicing tools
- Notifications: Reminders to log time or stop running timers
How It Works
Users interact with Timebot through:
- Slash Commands: Quick commands like
/time startand/time stop - Natural Language: Type messages like "track 2 hours on Project X"
- Interactive Messages: Button-based interfaces for common actions
- Direct Messages: Private time tracking conversations with the bot
Key Capabilities
Time Tracking
- Real-time timer with start/stop functionality
- Manual entry for completed work
- Edit and delete time entries
- Notes and descriptions for context
Project Management
- Organize time by projects and clients
- Track billable vs. non-billable hours
- Set hourly rates for billing calculations
Reporting
- Daily, weekly, monthly time summaries
- Project-based reports
- Team productivity reports
- Export to CSV or integrate with billing systems
Benefits
- No Context Switching: Track time where work conversations happen
- High Adoption: Teams already use Slack constantly
- Real-Time Data: Immediate visibility into time allocation
- Simple Interface: No complex UI to learn
- Mobile Access: Works on Slack mobile apps
Use Cases
- Agencies tracking billable client hours
- Remote teams using Slack as primary communication tool
- Consultants needing lightweight time tracking
- Teams who have struggled with standalone time tracking adoption
- Organizations wanting to minimize tool sprawl
Integration
Timebot can integrate with:
- Invoice and billing platforms
- Project management tools
- Payroll systems (via export)
- Accounting software
Platform
Available exclusively for Slack workspaces.
Pricing
Check Timebot website for current pricing tiers based on team size and features.
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